10-20-59 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
October 20, 1959
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Village
Council of the Village of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota, was,
held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said Village on October 20, 1959, at
7:30 o*clock P. M.
Invocation: Reverend Roland 0. Koch, Golden Valley Lutheran Church,
100 Turners Crossroad.
The following members were present: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer,
and Teresi; and the following was absent: None.
Present were Village Clerk and Administrator, Roger K. Ulstad; Village
Attorney, Stanley D. Kane; Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Building
Inspector, Dan Lynch; Deputy Clerk, Helen Penniman; Acting Chief -of -
Police, Everett Frandsen.
Minutes of October 6th, October 10, 1959:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of
October 6th and October 10, 1959, as submitted to the Council.
Public Hearing --Rezoning Lutheran Bible Institute:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to defer the hearing to the
meeting of November 17, 1959.
Awarding of Bids - Police Patrol Car:
The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of the call for bids for said patrol car. Said affidavit was
examined, approved and ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office.
The Administrator reported that five sealed bids had been received. Said
bids, upon being opened, were found to be as follows:
Name of Bidder Total Net Bid
Boyer-Gilfillan (Ford) $1,560.80
Hopkins Motor Sales (Plymouth) $1,666.00
Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. (Ford) $1,685.00
Woodhead Company, Inc. (Ford) $1,695.00
Bob Knowles Company (Ford) $1,845.00
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MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to refer the bids to the
Acting Chief -of -Police for tabulation and recommendation to Council.
Acting Chief -of -Police recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder
Boyer-Gilfillan subject to completion of specification forms within
24 hours, or else award the bid to the next low bidder.
LVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to award the bid to the
low bidder Boyer-Gilfillan upon recommendation of the Acting Chief -of -
Police, subject to the above referenced stipulations.
Re nest for Public Hearin - Rezoning, Anna Held Etzler• Multi le Dwelling:
The Administrator presented the request for rezoning Circle Down and T.H.
#12 to Multiple Dwelling.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing
on November 17, 1959, to rezone Circle Down and T. H. #12 to Multiple
Dwelling.
Re nest for Public Hearing_- Rezone 1200 Mendelssohn Avenue Forman -Ford`
The Administrator presented the request for rezoning for 1200 Mendelssohn
Avenue to Industrial Zone.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to call a public hearing
on November 17, 1959, to rezone 1200 Mendelssohn Avenue to Industrial
Zone.
Re nest for Public Hearin - Rezoning_, Pankonie and Rainville 7421
Glenwood:
The Administrator presented the request for rezoning 7421 Glenwood
Avenue to Office and Professional use.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing
on November 17, 1959, to rezone 7421 Glenwood Avenue to Office and
Professional use.
Re nest for Public Hearin - Street Vacation 27th Avenue between K 1e
and June:
The Administrator presented the request for public hearing for street
vacation on 27th Avenue. between Kyle and June Avenues.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to call a public hearing
on December 1, 1959, to vacate 27th Avenue between Kyle and June Avenues.
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Request for Public Hearing_- Street Vacation, Douglas Avenue
venue
The Administrator presented the request for a public hearing for street
vacation on Douglas Avenue between T. H. #100 and Raleigh Avenue.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing
on December 1, 1959, to vacate Douglas Avenue between T. H. #100 and
Raleigh Avenue.
Petition for Re -Surfacing Glenwood Avenue_
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Mr. Norman G. Weber, 7200 Glenwood Avenue presented a petition requesting
the re -surfacing of Glenwood Avenue from T. H. #55 to 6th. Avenue North.
Said petition was ordered placed on file in the Clerk*s office. Mr. Warren
Golberg of 7220 Glenwood Avenue stated the traffic shakes the house and is
damaging the plaster.
The Village Engineer stated the Village would do everything possible,
weather permitting to patch said road until the spring construction gets
underway.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to post the above referenced
street with 30 miles per hour speed zone.
Final Plat Approval - Ring's Colonial Addition-:
The Administrator presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
(See minutes of 10-15-59).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to grant final approval of
Ring*s Colonial Addition as recommended by the Planning Commission, sub-
ject to posting a $8,000.00 bond.
Final Plat Approval - J. H. Tone and Roy Witt (Part of Lot 1. Block 11
The Administrator presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission,
(See minutes of 10-15-59).
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to grant final approval of the
above referenced plat as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Final Plat Approval - Lots -25,.26, 27 Block IL -McNair Manor; Homewood
Realty:
The Administrator presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
(See minutes of 10-15-59).
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MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to grant final approval
of the above referenced plat as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Request for Sin Permit - Nordstrom Odell and Com an Inc._,_18th and
Winnetka:
Mr. James Cummings of Nordstrom Odell and Company appeared to request
said sign permit. Mr. Cummings stated the sign would not be lighted
after 10:00 P. M., and submitted a petition signed by the neighbors
stating they did not object to said sign being erected. Said petition
was ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to grant a temporary
permit for one year for a sign 10 x 30 feet, subject to the approval
of the Building Inspector.
Request for Sign Permit Knight's Pharmacy, 7924 Olson Memorial Highway:
The Building Inspector presented the request for the above referenced
sign.
LVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to grant said permit.
uest for Sian Permit - VolD Construe
775 Colorado
venue South!
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit at the
above referenced location.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to grant the sign permit,
subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Re nest for Building Permit -Multiple Dwelling,Don las Drive and Ol mpia:
Mr. John Paulson was present, the Building Inspector presented the plans
and specifications for an eleven unit multiple dwelling, and all brick
building with panel trim as approved by the Planning Commission.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to grant the building permit
subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Ordinance Waiver - Gordon Waknitz, 7800 Knoll Street:
The Administrator read the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
(See minutes of 10-15-59).
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to grant the ordinance
waiver as recommended by the Planning Commission.
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Ordinance Waiver - Regent Realty Company, Lots 25,26,27 Block 1 McNair
Manor:
The Administrator read the recommendation of the Planning Commission,
(See minutes 10-15-59). The above lots were divided into two lots.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to grant the following ordinance
waivers; 3016 Golden Valley Road, 10 Ft. clearance on the West side,
82 Ft. clearance on the East side with a 25 Ft. set -back in front; 3022
Golden Valley Road, 10 Ft. clearance on both the East and West side, with
30 Ft. set -back in front.
Ordinance Waiver - John Griffith, 117 Turnpike Road:
Council deferred the matter to the meeting of November 4, 1959.
Ret Connection of Plymouth Village to Golden Valle► Sanitary Sewer:
Council discussed at length -the connection of Plymouth Village with the
Golden Valley sanitary sewer and its effect on the rights of the New Hope
contract with Golden Valley. Mr. Russell of the Minnesota Western Rail-
road was present.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to defer action until after
a meeting with New Hope officials, and to place the matter on the agenda
for the meeting of November 17, 1959.
December Election; Abolish The Water Commission:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried that the following proposition
be submitted to the voters at the annual Village Election to be held in the
Village of Golden Valley on Tuesday, December 8, 1959, between the hours of
7:00 o'clock A.M. and 8:00 o'clock P.M.:
"SHALL JURISDICTION OVER THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM OF
THE VILLAGE BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE WATER COMMISSION
TO THE COUNCIL"
December Election; Optional Plan B of Village Government•
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION CALLING ELECTION"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Flannagan and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi;
and the following voted against the same: None,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by
the Mayor, and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book
page.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 20, 1959
December Election; Bond Issued for Addition to Fire Station:
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its
adoption:
"RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY AND EXPEDIENCY OF ISSUING
BONDS FOR AN ADDITION TO THE BELT LINE FIRE STATION, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE BOND QUESTION AT THE NEXT REGULAR
VILLAGE ELECTION"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Teresi and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi;
and the following voted against the same: None,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted,signed by
the Mayor, and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions
Book page_.
Second Reading - Ordinance (Merger of Title):
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Merger of Title)
Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as
voting as follows:
Bies
YES
Flannagan
YES
Nadasdy
YES
Scherer
YES
Teresi
YES
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The ordinance was then
given its second reading.
MOVED by Teresi quoted by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication
thereof. See Ordinance Book page!! �.
Discussion of "Green River Ordinance":
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to defer action to the meeting
of November 3, 1959.
Licenses:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the license
listed below.
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No. Name
1776 Donald Fouquette
Type Amount
Christmas Tree $50.00
Re: Special Assessment for Lateral Sewer on Busch Property:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AMENDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Scherer and,upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi;
and the following voted against the same: None,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by
the Mayor and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book
page /"
Re: Condemnation of Tract AA in Mollen Addition:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION"
(Tract AA Mollen)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Scherer and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi;
and the following voted against the same; None,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by
the Mayor and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book
page ` J1 .
Bills:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the bilis as sub-
mitted on the prelist.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to adjourn the meeting at
11,00 o'clock P. M.
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Attest;
VillaeeLj7eferk and Ad inistra r